4 bedroom detached house for sale

Special properties like these rarely come onto the market. Being one of the oldest houses in the area, it's bursting with character inside and out -- Sarah Holgate, Associate Director.



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An enchanting Grade II Listed family home with a wealth of period features set in glorious mature gardens of about 0.7 of an acre including a tennis court, pond and well, an ‘in and out’ driveway with off-road parking for numerous cars including a detached garage, studio and potting shed.
Situated in a quiet location and within walking distance to the desirable village of Woodchurch. Just a short drive to Ashford International with HS1 to London St Pancras only 37 minutes.




This historic property has been within the same family for many years and is believed to date back to 1470. The Grade II Listing by English Heritage is as follows:-
WOODCHURCH REDBROOK STREET 1. 5272 Redbrook Cottage TQ 93 NW 5/541 II
2. Probable late medieval hall house refaced in C18 with red brick on the ground floor and tile hung above. Two storeys. Steeply pitched hipped tiled roof. Three casement windows with small square leaded panes.

Listing NGR: TQ[use Contact Agent Button]
This prominent and significant house would now benefit from some sympathetic updating and offers flexible and versatile living accommodation over 2 floors with the addition of a wine cellar lending itself to be a wonderful family home.
To the front there is an entrance vestibule and door into the generous dining room with feature inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. There are some lovely red brick tiles on the floor and ceiling beams. Oak floorboards depict the music room area with door/access to the cellar, a useful wine store. The sitting room is equally spacious with a feature inglenook fireplace, wood burning stove and red brick tiled floor. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of base units with worksurfaces over, a sink unit, the boiler, a freestanding electric oven and an Aga. From here you enter the inner hall with door to the rear garden, useful larder and a ground floor shower room with w/c.
Upstairs there are some magnificent curved beams, ceiling beams and exposed brickwork. The master bedroom has a walk in dressing room/nursery and there are 3 further good size bedrooms, one with a sink unit. There is also a family bathroom and airing cupboard together with loft access (with potential to create further rooms subject to the necessary permissions). All of the windows enjoy some fabulous views over the surrounding countryside and the mature garden.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this unique property.
Outside
Private grounds, mature trees, established borders all compliment this historic property and make it special. To the front there is an in and out driveway with lawned area and well established rose borders. There is off road parking for numerous cars and a detached garage with light/power with potting shed and studio attached (excellent potential for a home office). There is access either side to the rear garden. A pond lies to one side, a tennis court to the rear of the garden, a patio area, lawned garden and a well. There is an outside store and a further storage shed within the garden. As you would imagine, it is a haven for wildlife and a peaceful retreat, an idyllic space for anyone who enjoys gardening.
Services
Mains water and electricity, private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band: F
Local authority: Ashford Borough Council

Situation
Redbrook Cottage is situated down a quiet country lane, in a highly desirable location between the villages of Woodchurch and High Halden. The property benefits from easy access to the A28 linking Tenterden and Ashford. Tenterden is only 4 miles to the south west with its picturesque high street and a wide range of amenities. Ashford and the International Passenger Station are about 8 miles to the east. The village of High Halden is only 2 miles and Woodchurch village centre, with its spacious green, primary school, church, pub and shops, is about 1.5 miles by road. High speed trains are available at Ashford with fast train to London St Pancras only 37 minutes.



Our Ref: AVS230014